Two Wise Jawns

It's getting, scary? There’s a primal division happening in our nation. What’s the foundational chasm? What's the cause of the apparent discontent? Why are "conservatives" seemingly more acutely purpose-driven to a singular value-system in a way that "liberals" appear to not be? What is the "conservative" value-system? Who are their modern-day role models? What does it mean to be Republican? To be Democrat? What is America's unifying value system? Is there one? Is it unifying -- was it ever meant to be, truly? Since our last recording there have been heinous acts of mass gun violence perpetrated against Black elders in Buffalo, New York, elementary school children in Uvalde, Texas, as well as instances of indiscriminate neighborhood gun violence across the country. It's devastating. In this episode we attempt to understand some of the "how," "why," and "what now." Stay strong jawns. Recorded Saturday, May 21, 2022.

A hot topics rundown you know you wished someone deep-dived the way you liked. Don't fear. You favorite jawns are here. From The Oscars to Thr Grammy's to "the slap" to BLM scandal.

Episode 80 fresh off the presses delving into "the manosphere" à la the infamous Fresh & Fit Podcast. We previously discussed the state of dating among the straights in episode 76 and now we are deep-diving into the content and lives of probably the biggest and most problematic men in the dating podcasting space: Fresh & Fit, a podcast co-hosted by Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes. Their podcast and platform is aimed at helping men navigate women, fitness, and finances. They host podcasts and...

WHAT A YEAR. It's been a minute, but the panny had your favorite jawns in its grips! In this episode, we talk about some of that. And specifically about the role of friendships and community in the adult (30+) phase of our lives -- our experiences and realizations with loneliness, isolation, disconnectedness, etc. Let's get a little vulnerable Let us know how you feel on Twitter, IG, email. We appreciate your engagement and feedback... and reprimand -- keep us in line! HOT TOPICS: - Rest...

We're taking a break from our "Uncomfortable Truths" series to discuss a thought politic permeating the news cycle for some time now: CRITICAL RACE THEORY. Dun dun dun... What is it? Why are politicians, cable talking heads, and all in-between discussing it so readily? Why is there such backlash? Where did the term come from? Why is it resulting in myriad interpretations and misrepresentations? And more! Critical race theory is a legal framework developed at Harvard Law School circa late 70s...

In episode 77 we're digging into Uncomfortable Truth #4! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: You're Probably Not Beautiful What is beauty?...

In episode 76 let's call an audible and highlight that in 2021 there seems to be an apparent chasm in male and female romantic and/or interpersonal relationships. Not for all, but for an acute many. UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course...

In episode 76 we'll be chatting about how comfortable we should be in professional settings. UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes. Buckle in, we’re getting UNCOMFORTABLE! UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH du jour: How much...

We're not right. We've left you hanging for far too long. But we are alive and well and kicking off our 2021 with a series of episodes we're calling "Uncomfortable Truths." UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS: There are some “facts of life” that unnerve us. Dynamics that we navigate or contribute to, that when unpacked, are uncomfortable to sit with and resolve internally. Realities that, in the light, aren't so bright. Two Wise Jawns will be exploring these TRUTHS over the course of the next few episodes....

2020 holiday season is here and, wow, what a year. We'll see you in 2021! In the meantime let's politic politics. Let's go Joe! Recorded Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Vote by Tuesday, November 3, 2020 -- candidates, issues, policies -- the power is yours! And in HBO's Lovecraft Country, the power is... the whites! But not for long! In this episode, we recap the season and the monsters... in all of us. We speak the names of Letitia "Leti" Lewis, Atticus "Tic" Freeman, Hippolyta Freeman, Diana Freeman, Ruby Baptiste, Montrose Freeman, Ji-Ah, and Christina Braithwhite! Twitter called Lovecraft "Stranger Things: Brown vs. Board of Education" and while a...

The Two Wise Jawns recap season one of HBO Max's / BBC One's "I May Destroy You." Michaela Coel's creation liaises the equivocal intersections of assault, blame, guilt, harm, entitlement, ignorance, intimacy, forgiveness, nuance, and more. We chat about it... join us! HOT TOPICS: - Wildfires consume the West! Can Morgan breathe??? - Belcalis be free! #FarewellOffset - Elder sisterwomens Verzuz with Patti, Gladys, Dionne, and St. John's pantsuits. - Maïmouna Doucouré's "Mignonnes," or...

In between staycations and vacations, Shannon and Morgan wanted to delight you all with a more light-hearted episode focused on current events. We are themeLESS on today. But providing laughs and spicy takes nonetheless. It's HOT TOPICS: - Kamala Harris is the democratic VP nominee, meanwhile, Kanye West still thinks he has a chance at POTUS? - USPS is conveniently unraveling amidst Trump scandal. - Moesha and Frank are testing us on Netflix! - Tragic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. - #WAP x...

This is a special episode! Morgan and Shannon invite Andrea J. Ritchie and Kassandra Frederique to chat about prison abolition, policing, and some light reminiscing about our bond as Black female Cornell alum. Andrea J. Ritchie is a Black lesbian immigrant police misconduct attorney and organizer whose writing, litigation, and advocacy has focused on policing and criminalization of women and LGBT people of color for the past two decades. She is currently Researcher in Residence on Race,...

This podcast is now a Kam Barris stan account A.K.A. the utter joy of the #BlackAF family of 'problematic' Negroes and Negresses. But also we delighted in Chloe, Drea, Izzy, Pops, and sure Brooklyn too. Say what we will about the good sir Kenya Barris, what the man can do is cast the hell out of some thoroughly entertaining and well-fleshed out youth characters. Bless him! This episode Shan and Morg, your two favorite wise jawns, reconcile their initial disdain, but soon come enjoyment of...

George Floyd's life was snubbed out by a heinous act of police brutality in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. We recorded this episode on June 2, 2020, during "Blackout Tuesday," a grassroots expression of solidarity on Instagram. We've uploaded it on Sunday, June 7, 2020 (PST). And even still, more than two weeks since George Floyd's murder, the demonstrations from coast to coast protesting gross inequity persist boldly and strongly. What can you do? Links to...

It's the Two Wise Jawns checking in from 2020's global shelter-in-place. How are you holding up? We know it's not been the greatest of moments for many. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the masses, both as a health crisis and an economic one. And so we've dedicated this episode to discussing our roses and thorns of quarantine. We also note how Morg's experience quarantining in the Pacific Northwest vs. Shan's experience in New York City has been different, to say the least. Let...

Morg is practicing social distancing in Seattle. Shan is practicing social distancing in Manhattan. Who would have thought these two wise jawns would be hyper-relevant to the current COVID-19 pandemic. In the era of corona, we said what better time than to use episode 65 to tackle what it means to be a 'woke' Democrat as a historically disadvantaged minority just trying to get some standing on the socioeconomic totem pole. Eggshells abound! Ase. Stay safe! #Rona2020 Recorded Sunday, March 8,...

Off with their heads! To the guillotine! Eat the rich! The top 10% of Americans own two-thirds of the wealth. The middle 40% hold on to about a third but truly grind their asses off gig'ing it up paycheck to paycheck to stay above water. The bottom FIFTY PERCENT own a sliver -- 3%. Tensions are high -- the "state of things" as they are, simply put, won't sustain. The valve will burst and your favorite Two Wise Jawns will be there to provide riveting commentary as the class wars reach fever...

Today's episode we acknowledge collective grief. We discuss what Kobe meant to us and to the world. For those of us still processing the tragic deaths of Kobe & Gianna Bryant and their friends and teammates who perished with them, you're not alone. And you're not weird. Many are still reeling and will be mourning for some time. It's okay. Our condolences to the lives lost and to their loved ones: John Altobelli, 56; Keri Altobelli, 46; Alyssa Altobelli, 13 Sarah Chester, 45; Payton Chester,...